Chicago White Sox - PlayerWatch

May 17, 2012|Reuters

RHP Jesse Crain was officially put back on the roster before Tuesday's game against Detroit, but was not used in the 10-8 loss. Crain was on the 15-day disabled list since April 21 because of a strained left oblique, and then made two rehab starts over the weekend with Class AAA Charlotte.

DH/1B Adam Dunn probably will start likely two games in left field against the Cubs, according to manager Robin Ventura on Tuesday. "You look at your lineup and how important he is," Ventura said of Dunn, who is on pace to hit 54 homers with 126 RBI. He has been batting third for us most of the time and that becomes a factor of being able to get him in there. I've seen him in the past and you realize he has a lot of power. He will strike out, but just getting on base, he walks a lot, he's always in the middle of things when they happen offensively. That's a sign of the guy that's important to your lineup."

C A.J. Pierzynski went 5-for-5 in the loss to Detroit on Tuesday, but is due for some rest in the next five days, according to manager Robin Ventura.

LHP Eric Stults was designated for assignment. Stults made a spot start for the White Sox and was going to be in the rotation until LHP Chris Sale was inserted back as a starter.

OF Dayan Viciedo went 2-for-5 in a 10-8 loss to the Tigers on Tuesday, including what would have been the walk-off three-run home run that was caught at the fence in the ninth. However, Viciedo will be the odd-man out with interleague play starting this weekend against the Cubs.